Continuing Education Units
Montana-Approved CEU Courses
Keep your Montana electrical license current. GEAR offers state-approved CEU courses taught by a Mike Holt Platinum Certified Instructor. July renewal deadline — don't wait.
NEC 2023 Code Update
Required for Montana license renewal. Covers all significant changes from the 2020 to 2023 NEC including new articles, revised definitions, and updated installation requirements.
Topics covered:
· Article 90 — scope and purpose updates
· Article 210 — branch circuit revisions
· Article 230 — service entrance changes
· Article 240 — overcurrent protection updates
· Article 250 — grounding and bonding revisions
· Articles 300–340 — wiring method changes
· New and revised definitions throughout
Format: In-Person
CEUs: 16 hours
Approval: Montana DOL license renewal
Instructor: Mike Holt Platinum Certified
Deadline: July license renewal
Grounding & Bonding
Article 250 is one of the most misapplied sections of the NEC. This course breaks it down completely — from grounding electrode systems to equipment bonding requirements and common field mistakes.
Topics covered:
· Definitions — grounding vs bonding
· Grounding electrode system — 250.50–250.70
· Grounding electrode conductors
· Equipment grounding conductors
· Bonding requirements — 250.90–250.122
· Service equipment bonding
· Common field violations and corrections
Format: In-person
CEUs: 8 hours
Approval: Montana DOL license renewal
Instructor: Mike Holt Platinum Certified
July
License Renewal Deadline
24
Total CEU Hours Available
2023
Current NEC Edition Taught
Don't Let Your License Lapse.
GEAR's CEU courses fill up before the July deadline. Reserve your seat now — both courses can be completed in two weekends.